Cardiff to Le Mans Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Le Mans takes 8h 15m and the fastest train takes 6h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Le Mans. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 15m
Duration: 894 km
Distance: €340
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
Take the train from Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 to Le Manstrain Ter

7h 16m

€283–474

Cardiff to Le Mans train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cardiff and Le Mans. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Le Mans at 11:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 8h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:18 PM → 8:38 AM
Arrives next day
14h 20m • 4 changes
9:20 PM → 11:20 AM
Arrives next day
13h • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:14 AM → 1:33 PM
7h 19m • 4 changes
6:48 AM → 2:24 PM
6h 36m • 4 changes
9:19 AM → 5:33 PM
7h 14m • 4 changes
12:20 PM → 8:33 PM
7h 13m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:20 AM → 5:33 PM
6h 13m • 4 changes
11:20 AM → 6:33 PM
6h 13m • 4 changes
1:20 PM → 8:33 PM
6h 13m • 4 changes
2:20 PM → 10:10 PM
6h 50m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:07 AM → 1:33 PM
7h 26m • 4 changes
6:51 AM → 2:24 PM
6h 32m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 4:33 PM
6h 54m • 4 changes
9:49 AM → 5:33 PM
6h 44m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:07 AM → 1:33 PM
7h 26m • 4 changes
6:51 AM → 2:24 PM
6h 32m • 4 changes
7:49 AM → 4:33 PM
7h 43m • 4 changes
9:49 AM → 5:33 PM
6h 44m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:07 AM → 1:33 PM
7h 26m • 4 changes
6:51 AM → 2:24 PM
6h 32m • 4 changes
7:49 AM → 4:33 PM
7h 43m • 4 changes
9:49 AM → 5:33 PM
6h 44m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:07 AM → 1:33 PM
7h 26m • 4 changes
6:51 AM → 2:24 PM
6h 32m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 4:33 PM
6h 54m • 4 changes
9:49 AM → 5:33 PM
6h 44m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Le Mans? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Le Mans, France?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Le Mans via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 in around 7h 16m.

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